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title: "701576408 - Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer - RFI"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2021-08-13"
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# 701576408 - Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer - RFI

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1b14e39-8484-42b5-98c1-8b57ef875437

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process for the provision of a Tailgate Exit Trainer under Project Ref 701576408. This tender, listed with a value of £1,000,000, is currently in the planning stage and reflects the industry's focus on training simulators, particularly within aircraft maintenance and operation. The contract is set to begin on 1st June 2023 and conclude on 31st May 2028, with a future notice for additional details expected by 1st January 2022. The delivery of services will accommodate various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for training providers, particularly those specialising in aviation or simulator technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing training equipment or providing associated services may find this procurement particularly appealing. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate an understanding of social value, as highlighted in the accompanying documents, will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this process.

## Notice

This Notice is a Request for Information (RFI) in relation to Project Ref 701576408 (Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer). Full details can be found within the documents attached to this Notice and the links within, inclusive of instructions for completion and relevant contact details. Additional information: The links included provide information and guidance on the subject of Social Value, including the Social Value Model in relation to this RfI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40d84614-f85b-4434-8ab2-6dcb5bf7588e |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 34152000 - Training simulators
- 34740000 - Aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers, simulators and associated parts
- 50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment
- 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2021 at 14:26 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40d84614-f85b-4434-8ab2-6dcb5bf7588e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40d84614-f85b-4434-8ab2-6dcb5bf7588e
  13th August 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4085c94-1a30-4ae5-a1cc-f7b574653268
  Tailgate Exit Trainer - Social Value - Request For Information Document
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-0620-taking-account-of-social-value-in-the-award-of-central-government-contracts
  Social Value Guidance
- https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/940826/Social-Value-Model-Edn-1.1-3-Dec-20.pdf
  Social Value Model

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